The Somaliland Police Force has released a statement regarding a tragic shooting incident that occurred in the Hargeisa Caanaha Riyaha market, where two young men, Khadar Ibrahim Mohamed, 23, and Suldaan Ahmed Abdilahi, 22, were fatally shot. The police have confirmed that the attack was a planned and targeted killing carried out by a masked assailant.
In a press conference, Second Deputy Commander Brigadier General Abdi Muuse, alongside Operations Commander Brigadier General Ibrahim and other senior officers, detailed the ongoing investigation. “The murder of Khadar Ibrahim Mohamed and Suldaan Ahmed Abdilahi was deliberate. The perpetrator shot both victims in the head, and we are actively investigating the matter,” said Brig. Gen. Ibrahim. The police expressed confidence in swiftly apprehending the primary culprit, citing significant information gathered with public cooperation.
Authorities have detained individuals linked to the crime and are following additional leads to bring the perpetrator to justice. The police commended the community for their assistance in providing information and urged continued collaboration to maintain security.